BIO INX Appoints MP Strumenti as Official Distributor in Italy
BIO INX Appoints MP Strumenti as Official Distributor in Italy
Zwijnaarde 03/06/2026 - BIO INX, a leading developer of advanced biomaterials for 3D bioprinting, is proud to announce a new partnership with MP Strumenti, who will serve as the official distributor of BIO INX products in Italy. This collaboration marks an important step in BIO INX’s continued European expansion and strengthens its presence in one of Europe’s most dynamic biofabrication markets.
Through this partnership, MP Strumenti will distribute the full portfolio of BIO INX materials, covering a wide range of bioprinting technologies. This includes solutions for extrusion-based 3D printing as well as advanced light-based techniques such as Digital Light Processing (DLP), volumetric bioprinting, and multiphoton lithography (2PP).
These cutting-edge materials enable applications across tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, in vitro models for drug discovery and screening, and the advancement of precision medicine.
“We believe that having a local distributor with a proven track record will greatly streamline logistics and sales in this highly attractive market, which hosts many leading research institutions in the biofabrication space,” said Jasper Van Hoorick, CEO of BIO INX.
“This collaboration reinforces MP Strumenti’s broader strategy to expand beyond our well-established solutions and provide a fully integrated ecosystem for the biofabrication and advanced manufacturing sectors” added Mauro Petretta of MP Strumenti. "By introducing a comprehensive catalogue of biomaterials - from standard 3D printing filaments to specialized bioinks - we are creating a strong synergy with our portfolio of additive manufacturing technologies. Our goal is to position ourselves a trusted partner for researchers, industry professionals, and clinical users throughout their whole process."
Italy has long been recognized for its rich cultural heritage—from art and music to engineering excellence. With this new partnership, BIO INX and MP Strumenti aim to contribute to a new chapter of innovation, supporting the next generation of biofabrication technologies. By combining local expertise with standardized, high-quality biomaterials, the collaboration seeks to further strengthen Italy’s position as a hub for advanced research and technological development.
About BIO INX:
BIO INX is a pioneering developer of materials for 3D bioprinting, committed to advancing the frontiers of healthcare through innovative solutions. As a spin-out from Ghent University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BIO INX has established itself as a market leader in bioinks for high resolution bioprinting, focusing on materials for both extrusion- and light-based high-resolution printing technologies and offering a diverse portfolio of bioinks for various 3D bioprinting technologies.
Contact:
Jasper Van Hoorick
CEO, BIO INX
E : Jasper.vanhoorick@bioinx.com
T : +32 499 16 98 94
About MP Strumenti
MP Strumenti, founded in 2003, is a leading distributor of scientific instruments in Italy across multiple sectors. The company mission is to provide high-quality scientific solutions tailored for research and industry, to drive progress in scientific exploration and technological advancement.
Recently, the company has strengthened its focus in the healthcare field, leveraging decades of experience to become the benchmark in biotechnological instrumentation. The company aims at bridging the gap between research, industry, and clinics by ensuring cutting-edge additive manufacturing and clinical research technologies are integrated into medical practice,
Contact:
Mauro Petretta
Scientific Advisor, MP Strumenti
E : mauro.petretta@mpstrumenti.eu
T : +39029570649
